Speaking and Body Language Worksheet: Part 3 Test
Communication tip (Clear, calm and kind): Find the topic: clear speech, tone, body language, “I” statements or assertive replies. Use that lesson’s tip: main point first; warm, calm tone; stand tall with friendly eyes; I feel… when…; kind but firm. Read every option before you choose.
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- 1.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or name the action? (a) ask for a change (b) name the action
- 2.📍 You must tell Papa where to pick you up. Which is clearest? (a) “The usual place.” (b) “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.” (c) “You know where.” (d) “Somewhere near.”
- 3.True or false: this is aggressive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
- 4.🎯 Clear and to the point, or rambling? “The bus, I mean the one, the eight one, or no, the… it’s late or something.” (a) rambling and unclear (b) clear and to the point
- 5.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say why it matters? (a) step 2 (b) step 1 (c) step 4 (d) step 3
- 6.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: say why it matters or ask for a change? (a) say why it matters (b) ask for a change
- 7.True or false: “Please pass the salt, Didi.” is a polite tone. (a) False (b) True
- 8.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) jumping between topics (b) one point at a time (c) whispering to a group (d) mumbling
- 9.🚪 You walk into the principal’s office. Which posture is best? (a) slouch, hands in pockets (b) sit on her desk (c) lean on the wall (d) stand tall, hands still
- 10.🗣️ An “I” statement or a blaming “you” line? “I feel hurt when I am laughed at.” (a) a blaming “you” line (b) an “I” statement
- 11.True or false: “staring at your shoes” is negative body language. (a) False (b) True
- 12.🦁 Assertive, passive or aggressive? “Fine, whatever you want,” he says, though he hates the plan. (a) assertive (b) aggressive (c) passive
- 13.📢 Why should you not shout out answers in class? (a) it helps everyone (b) it feels rude to others (c) teachers love it (d) it is too quiet
- 14.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: ask for a change or say why it matters? (a) ask for a change (b) say why it matters
- 15.True or false: “Uncle, the 8 o’clock bus is 20 minutes late.” is rambling and unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 16.🔊 Which of these needs a loud, clear voice? (a) leading the PT drill (b) in the library (c) when Dadi is resting (d) near a sleeping baby
- 17.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: glancing at each friend? (a) posture (b) facial expression (c) a gesture (d) eye contact
- 18.True or false: “facing the listener” makes speech unclear. (a) False (b) True
- 19.🧍 Eye contact, posture, facial expression or gesture: looking away mid-chat? (a) posture (b) a gesture (c) facial expression (d) eye contact
- 20.🧭 What does being assertive mean? (a) rude and loud (b) quiet and scared (c) honest and respectful (d) always agreeing
- 21.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: say what you would like? (a) step 2 (b) step 3 (c) step 1 (d) step 4
- 22.🎯 Does this help you speak clearly or make speech unclear: whispering to a group? (a) helps you speak clearly (b) makes speech unclear
- 23.True or false: this is assertive. “I see your point, but I think we should check the map first.” (a) True (b) False
- 24.📏 How close should you stand to a classmate when chatting? (a) across the room (b) about an arm’s length (c) behind them (d) nose to nose
- 25.🎯 Which of these helps you speak clearly? (a) talking while eating (b) mumbling (c) pausing between ideas (d) speaking too fast
- 26.True or false: “Ma’am, may I go to the sick room? I have a headache.” is rambling and unclear. (a) True (b) False
- 27.🧍 Positive or negative body language: staring at your shoes? (a) positive body language (b) negative body language
- 28.🗣️ Which step of an “I” statement is this: ask for a change? (a) step 3 (b) step 4 (c) step 2 (d) step 1
- 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking Ma’am a doubt (b) near a sleeping baby (c) at family dinner (d) at the lunch table
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) loud enough to hear (b) pausing between ideas (c) facing the listener (d) jumping between topics
- 31.True or false: “You are mean. Stop laughing!” is an “I” statement. (a) True (b) False
- 32.🗣️ In an “I” statement, which comes first: give your reason or ask for a change? (a) give your reason (b) ask for a change
- 33.True or false: “I get worried when you are late and don’t call.” is an “I” statement. (a) False (b) True
- 34.🍬 An older boy keeps asking for your lunch money. What should you do? (a) say no, tell an adult (b) give it every day (c) hide in class (d) hit him
- 35.👀 In a friendly chat, how long should you look into someone’s eyes? (a) without blinking (b) never at all (c) the whole time (d) a few seconds at a time
- 36.🔊 Which voice fits this: at a shop counter? (a) a soft voice (b) a normal voice (c) a loud, clear voice
- 37.True or false: “speaking too fast” helps you speak clearly. (a) True (b) False
- 38.🙅 A friend wants to copy your homework. What is an assertive reply? (a) hand it over quietly (b) “Okay, take it all.” (c) “No, but I can explain.” (d) “Get lost, cheater!”
- 39.🤝 In a group, you disagree with Diya’s plan. What is best? (a) leave the group (b) stay quiet and sulk (c) share your view kindly (d) call her plan silly
- 40.True or false: this is aggressive. “Blue? Only a fool would pick blue!” (a) False (b) True
Answer key
- name the action
- “Gate 2 at 3:30 PM.”
- False
- rambling and unclear
- step 3
- say why it matters
- True
- one point at a time
- stand tall, hands still
- an “I” statement
- True
- passive
- it feels rude to others
- say why it matters
- False
- leading the PT drill
- eye contact
- False
- eye contact
- honest and respectful
- step 4
- makes speech unclear
- True
- about an arm’s length
- pausing between ideas
- False
- negative body language
- step 4
- near a sleeping baby
- jumping between topics
- False
- give your reason
- True
- say no, tell an adult
- a few seconds at a time
- a normal voice
- False
- “No, but I can explain.”
- share your view kindly
- True
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